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Scaevola humifusa

Scaevola humifusa de Vriese
Scaevola humifusa
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Scaevola humifusa is a prostrate shrub in the family Goodeniaceae, native to Western Australia. It grows to a height of 0.01 to 0.5 m, and its white-cream/white-blue flowers may be seen from August to November or January.

Description

Scaevola humifusa, described by de Vriese in 1845, is a member of the Goodeniaceae family. It is a low-growing shrub found in Western Australia, reaching a maximum height of 0.5 m. The plant produces white-cream or white-blue flowers, which bloom between August and November or in January. It is part of the genus Scaevola, which includes various species adapted to diverse environments.

Distribution

Western Australia

Synonyms

Merkusia mollugineaMerkusia humifusaMerkusia depressaScaevola depressaScaevola arenariaLobelia humifusa

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